Online+facilitators'+knowledge,+skills+and+competencies


 * Knowledge**. We understand:
 * the content and pedagogy associated with the fields in which we work: English, Literacy, ESOL, as appropriate
 * the educational environment in which we work: New Zealand curriculum, Foundation learning:Literacy, National standards
 * the communities and networks to which we belong, related to our fields of expertise
 * social learning theory: co-construction, collaboration, inquiry learning
 * professional development for educators: what the research says is effective
 * e-learning as it applies to online facilitation


 * Skills**. We are able to:
 * facilitate discussions on forums using open questions and impartial commentary
 * make connections between teachers' current learning and related learning


 * Competencies**. We are:
 * highly articulate; able to communicate effectively in non-face-to-face environments, in particular
 * self-reflective: able to inquire into our own learning as we encourage it in others
 * able to relate to others so as to foster relationships within the community
 * respected particpants in our fields of expertise; people with some mana
 * confident in the use of e-learning/ICT
 * professional, reliable